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Flu and RSV Are Spiking: What Parents Need to Know This Winter
Louisiana often sees respiratory viruses ramp up early, and flu activity can reach high levels quickly once the season begins. Pediatric infectious disease specialists...
Purposeful Presents: Holiday Gifts That Build Brains
The holidays feel magical on their own, but choosing gifts that also support your child’s development? That’s the kind of magic that lasts long after the wrapping paper...
Ja’Kayden’s Journey from Wheelchair to the Marching Band
After four years in a wheelchair, 14-year-old Ja’Kayden is walking again. And not just walking. He’s marching across the field with his school band, keeping rhythm to a...
A Small Taste, Big Impact: Earlier Exposure to Peanuts Reduces Allergy Risk
A new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) brings welcome news for parents: peanut allergies in young children are significantly declining, and it’s...
Healthy Holiday Baking: Easy, Festive Ways to Add Nutrition & Fun
The holidays are the perfect time to turn everyday baking into festive fun, and with a few simple swaps, you can sneak in extra nutrition without losing an ounce of the...
ATV Safety: 8 Golden Rules to Ride Smart
Learn about ATV safety before you head out riding one.
Hope for Families Facing Epilepsy
Epilepsy is far more common than many people realize, affecting one in 26 people during their lifetime. In Louisiana, more than 55,000 children and adults live with...
Create a Gratitude Chain This Season
The holiday season is a perfect time to pause and reflect on the many blessings in our lives. A Gratitude Chain is a fun, hands-on activity that helps children – and...
Staying Active During Fall Break: 4 Ways to Move as a Family
When school takes a pause for fall break, kids are ready to rest, recharge and maybe spend a little too much time on screens. But keeping your family active is easier...
Saving Salivary Glands with Precision
For most of us, a salivary gland is something we never think about — until it becomes a problem. For Rohan Walvekar, MD, it’s a passion, a specialty and a calling that...
What Parents Need to Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness that tends to peak in the summer and early fall. This year, however, pediatricians across the country are...
Back-to-School Smoothie Hack: Freeze It, Snack It, Love It
Back-to-school season comes with early alarms, packed lunches and busy afternoons. And in the South, those after-school hours are still plenty hot. That’s why in this...
